Saint Polycarp

Polycarp (c. AD 69–155) was a Christian bishop of Smyrna and one of the most prominent figures among the Apostolic Fathers. According to tradition, he had been a disciple of John the Apostle, one of Jesus's disciples, and was ordained as bishop by him. Polycarp is revered in Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican churches for his role as an early Church leader and teacher....